Category: Health & Safety

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, Father of Homeopathy

Commentary In Washington, D.C., there is only one monument dedicated to a physician, a German doctor by the name of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755–1843). Hahnemann was the founder of homeopathy. The monument was dedicated in 1900 with President William McKinley, who gave his support and attendance. It’s located at the east side of Scott Circle…


Mindful Eating for Health and Pleasure

In this crazy, modern world, we have a tendency to hyper-focus on what is easily measured, at the expense of everything else. We track calories and macronutrients and jump from one fad diet to another, but pay very little attention to how we eat. The effects of eating mindfully are beginning to come to the…


More Than Fat: Obesity Linked to Mental Disorders

Obesity can significantly increase the risk of psychiatric disorder, according to a new study of the potential causal relationship between obesity and mental health. The association between obesity and mental health is well established, including a 2006 epidemiologic survey of U.S. adults nationwide that found an association between obesity and a lifetime diagnosis of major depression,…


Can Breathing Exercises Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s?

Simple breathing exercises have long been associated with stress and anxiety reduction. But new research suggests that implementing breathwork into one’s daily routine may also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study, conducted at the University of Southern California and published in Nature Scientific Reports, concluded that adults of all ages can reduce…


A Root Cause of Mental Illness: Harvard Professor

What Causes Mental Illness? For years, this pressing question has remained unanswered. Often, patients seeking clarity encounter explanations such as “it’s genetic” or “depression is a lack of serotonin.” Mental illness has been an enigma and point of confusion for many researchers and scientists. Despite medical advances, the root cause of mental illness has remained…


9 Science-Backed Benefits of Creatine Beyond the Gym

In the bustling world of fitness, the cacophony of clanging weights often mingles with tales of the latest and greatest supplements—metabolic boosters, muscle builders, and fat burners. Scan the room, and you’ll spot the gym bros, their arms clutching shaker bottles filled with a spectrum of rainbow-hued liquids. Creatine, a key component of these vibrantly…


Berberine May Reduce Atherosclerosis, Promising Study Finds

Is berberine the key to a healthy heart? A recent study published in Nature found that the supplement berberine may prevent atherosclerosis, reducing the size of plaques in the carotid arteries. Berberine acts on harmful bacterial substances produced in the gut during digestion that can eventually enter the bloodstream and cause vascular inflammation, ultimately resulting in atherosclerosis. What Is…


ChatGPT Fails to Make the Grade

AI’s best-known “chatbot” (a nickname for AI that produces language), ChatGPT, is making waves in many industries, including health care. However, it has not yet mastered the art of test-taking—at least not in ophthalmology, gastroenterology, or urology. ChatGPT Passed Medical Licensing Exam In an early 2023 study, ChatGPT (just barely) passed the United States Medical Licensing…


Ensuring Your Iron

Anemia affects more than 3 million Americans, and the most prevalent form is iron deficiency anemia. Iron is a critical nutrient for the body and an immediate concern for those with this condition. Other people can become iron deficient as well, especially menstruating women. Getting enough iron doesn’t have to be complicated, but if you…


Vitamin K Protects Against Diabetes, New Study Finds

A recently published Canadian study has discovered the cellular process that allows vitamin K to protect against diabetes. The discovery opens up new ways to treat and prevent this growing epidemic that affects 415 million people worldwide. Vitamin K helps with gamma-carboxylation, one of the countless biochemical processes that our cells carry out, turning one substance…